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In this Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 photo, a deserted train station is covered by snow in an area devastated by the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami, in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. Japan's progress in rebuilding from the tsunami that thundered over coastal sea walls, sweeping entire communities away, is mainly measured in barren foundations and empty spaces. Clearing of forests on higher ground due to be leveled to make space for relocating survivors has barely begun. Japan will next week observ
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